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Ferragosto in Portovenere

Ferragosto is an Italian public holiday celebrated on 15 August, coinciding with the major Catholic feast of the Assumption of Mary. Most Italians take their summer vacations around this period, either for a long weekend that straddles the 15th (Ponte di Ferragosto) or for most of the month. If you happen to be in Portovenere these days, here are some tips and events for you to make the most out of your time in the Gulf of Poets.

15 AUGUST

Ferragosto Dining

There is a Special Ferragosto Menu at Palmaria Restaurant, which proposes an eclectic menu with local gastronomic specialties as well as a culinary Voyage across Italy. View the Ferragosto Menu.

Cinema under the Stars

Charlize Theron’s latest movie, Atomic Blonde, will be projected in the outdoor cinema located below San Pietro Church. The movie is dubbed in Italian, so be ready to practice your language skills!

16 AUGUST

Concert

The neighboring fraction of Fezzano hosts a concert by Nadine German at 9:30pm. Her sensual voice will be accompanied by the guitar of Florian Perfler in a magical pop-jazz atmosphere.